BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #56: Apple vs Samsung (September 2025 Invite edition)
Apple and Samsung events, new vacuum cleaners launching and DJI's latest wireless microphone: It's a big week for tech in this week's BTTR Roundup.
Microsoft
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BTTR Roundup #55: Is nudity-blocking software the best way to protect your kids?
This week, we look at HMD's new phone that automatically blocks nudity, Google's latest Pixels and the most exciting tech to launch this decade: Ninja's Swirl by Creami.
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BTTR Roundup #50: As Aussies spend more money on digital gaming, what do we lose in the process?
The IGEA has announced Australian gaming sales figures for 2024 this week, and the picture isn't pretty.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #48: The one about Nothing (and other things)
Qantas breached, Microsoft fires, Nothing does something: There was a lot of movement in the tech world this week. Let's break it down.
Computing
ASUS Zenbook A14 (UX3407) review: Don’t underestimate the power of the light side
At just 980 grams, the ASUS Zenbook A14 is one of the lightest laptops I've ever tested. Is that enough?
Apple
BTTR Roundup #45: What Would Destroy Culture (WWDC) in 2025? AI, of course
There was a lot of news out of WWDC this week, but Apple downplayed its AI situation. That hasn't stopped the conversation being about almost nothing else.
Laptops
Microsoft has just launched a couple of new CoPilot+ Surface devices
The new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch launch May 20 and promise better battery in a smaller body for a lower price.
Headphones
The new Xbox Wireless headset delivers more battery and Dolby Atmos support
There's also an upgraded microphone and Bluetooth 5.3.
Streaming Hardware
Amazon is adding Xbox Game Pass to Fire TV sticks this month
Owners of the 2023 Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max will be able to stream Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Games to their TV directly this month.
Software
Microsoft's pushed back Recall
Microsoft is pushing back Recall, thankfully.
Laptops
Here's what you need to know about the latest AI computing from Microsoft
Microsoft has taken the lid off its CoPilot+ PCs, which use AI and a Snapdragon X processor to offer long battery life and smart features.